Methadone Clinic Colchester, CT

United Community And Family Services

United Community And Family Services is a methadone clinic in Colchester, CT. It is located in New London County at 212 Upton Road, Suite C, 06415 zip. United Community And Family Services provides regular outpatient treatment and outpatient treatment. Other than methadone treatment, United Community And Family Services offers substance use education, health education services and individual counseling. United Community And Family Services provides medication-assisted treatment to men and women.

FAQs for a Methadone Clinic in Colchester, CT:

• What is the difference between suboxone and methadone treatment in Colchester?

  Treatment at a suboxone clinic in Colchester is often similar to the treatment received at a methadone clinic. Both of the medication assisted treatment options work by reducing narcotic and opioid cravings for those who are addicted. A big difference between suboxone and methadone is that suboxone can be prescribed by doctors, while methadone treatment needs to be received at a clinic.

• What other services are available at methadone clinics in Colchester?

  Services such as intervention, counseling, relapse prevention, behavior therapy and other support services are commonly found in methadone clinics throughout Connecticut. A methadone clinic may be part of a larger addiction treatment center, and as such, may have all of the services found in Colchester drug rehabs.

• Do I need to make an appointment before receiving methadone treatment?

  Each methadone clinic in Colchester has its own policy about what patients they will take. However, most clinics will accept both walk-ins and those who have made a previous appointment. It is usually a good idea to call ahead of time just to confirm availability.

• Is methadone treatment in Colchester always done on a residential basis?

  The short answer is no. Methadone treatment services in Colchester are available both in residential format, also known as inpatient, as well as outpatient format. Having both options allows addicted individuals to choose whether inpatient or outpatient clinical treatment will work better for their lifestyle.

• What medication assisted treatment options are available in Colchester?

  There are a total of 3 medication assisted therapies that can be received in Colchester: methadone, buprenorphine (Suboxone) and Naltrexone. All three are approved by the FDA for drug addiction treatment. Methadone is the one that is most commonly used in addiction clinics.